Lamb Shawarma
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
16 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
106 kcal
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Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern
Lamb Shawarma
Description
The Lamb Shawarma recipe uses lamb cubes marinated with a mixture containing garlic puree, pomegranate molasses, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and allspice. The marination, which can range from 2 hours to overnight, allows the spices and sweet-tart molasses to penetrate the meat. Threading the marinated lamb onto soaked wooden skewers and grilling them ensures even cooking and characteristic grill marks. The meat is cooked until juices run clear, typically 12-16 minutes.
The accompanying tahini sauce provides a smooth, nutty contrast softened by lemon juice’s acidity and seasoned with salt. This sauce complements the spiced lamb by adding creaminess and brightness. The shawarma can be served alongside hummus or yogurt-based dressings for added texture and flavor layers.
For best results, marinate the lamb sufficiently to deepen flavor, and soak skewers so they don’t burn. The recipe notes mention pairing ideas including salads and chickpeas, highlighting the dish’s versatility as a main or part of a meal.
Ingredients
Lamb Shawarma Ingredients List:
- 450 g Lamb leg steak cut into 2.5cm (1 inch) cubes, or lamb shoulder, 1 lb
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Garlic puree
- 1 -2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp allspice
Tahini Sauce Ingredients List:
- 64 g tahini paste 1/2 cup, light
- 125 ml water
- 2 - 4 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
Lamb Shawarma Cooking Instructions:
- Place all the marinade ingredients in a large, shallow bowl. Add the lamb, toss to coat, cover and marinate in the fridge for up to two hours, or overnight if time allows.
- Soak 6 wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Thread pieces of lamb onto the skewers.
- Cook under a preheated grill or on a prepared barbecue for 12-16 minutes, turning occasionally or until any meat juices run clear.
Tahini Sauce Instructions:
- Combine equal parts light tahini paste and water with 2 - 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and salt, to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Serve your lamb shawarma with the tahini sauce, and hummus or some minty greek yoghurt.
Notes
- This recipe serves approximately four portions of lamb shawarma.
- Marinate the lamb for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to enhance flavor depth.
- Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Serve with tahini sauce alongside hummus or minty yogurt dressings for traditional accompaniments.
- The dish contains about 4 Freestyle SmartPoints per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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